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Shareholder Yield % is how much money shareholders receive from a company that is in the form of cash dividends, net stock repurchases, and debt reduction. It is a measure of shareholder return.
As of today, California BanCorp's Shareholder Yield % was 5.15%.
California BanCorp (FRA:KZ9) Shareholder Yield % Explanation
Shareholder Yield % is how much money shareholders receive from a company that is in the form of cash dividends, net stock repurchases, and debt reduction. The term was coined by William W. Priest of Epoch Investment Partners in a paper in 2005 entitled The Case for Shareholder Yield as a Dominant Driver of Future Equity Returns. William Priest indicated that "shareholder yield is a term that we came up with to reflect the various ways dividends can be paid to owners of a business in a publicly-traded company."
Dividend Yield % shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price, which is most obvious form of shareholder return.
Buyback Yield % is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. Shares repurchases also increase shareholder value by returning the money back to shareholders.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced.
California BanCorp Shareholder Yield % Related Terms
California BanCorp Shareholder Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for California BanCorp's Shareholder Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:KZ9 vs PFIS, THVB, TCBX: Shareholder Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, California BanCorp's Shareholder Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Shareholder Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
California BanCorp Shareholder Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, California BanCorp's Shareholder Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California BanCorp's Shareholder Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Shareholder Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
California BanCorp (FRA:KZ9) has a Shareholder Yield % of 5.15% as of Mar. 2026. Shareholder Yield is how much money shareholders receive from a company that is in the form of cash dividends, net stock repurchases, and debt reduction. View historical data on California BanCorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, California BanCorp ranks #507 out of 1504 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is California BanCorp's Shareholder Yield % too high?
California BanCorp's current Shareholder Yield % is 5.15%. The Banks industry median Shareholder Yield % is 1.57. California BanCorp's value of 5.15% is 228% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California BanCorp ranks #507 out of 1504 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, California BanCorp has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California BanCorp's Shareholder Yield % compare to PFIS and THVB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, California BanCorp ranks #507 out of 1504 companies for Shareholder Yield %. This puts California BanCorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shareholder Yield % is 1.57. California BanCorp's value of 5.15% is 228% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shareholder Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Shareholder Yield % among Banks companies is 1.57, based on 1,504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shareholder Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shareholder Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. California BanCorp's current Shareholder Yield % of 5.15% is 228% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shareholder Yield % mean?
A high Shareholder Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shareholder Yield is how much money shareholders receive from a company that is in the form of cash dividends, net stock repurchases, and debt reduction. View historical data on California BanCorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Shareholder Yield % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California BanCorp's current Shareholder Yield % is 5.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California BanCorp stock overvalued right now?
California BanCorp (FRA:KZ9) has a current Shareholder Yield % of 5.15%. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.60, compared to a current price of €17.50 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shareholder Yield % is 5.15% and 228% above the Banks industry median of 1.57. California BanCorp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shareholder Yield % calculated?
Shareholder Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For California BanCorp (FRA:KZ9), the current Shareholder Yield % is 5.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is California BanCorp (FRA:KZ9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California BanCorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.50 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.60.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KZ9:
Shareholder Yield %: 5.15%
GF Value™: €13.60 vs. price of €17.50 (28.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 228% above the Banks median (#507 of 1504)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KZ9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California BanCorp is a relationship-focused community bank offering commercial loan and deposit products, along with other services delivered directly or through strategic alliances, to business and individual customers in its target markets. The Company provides financial products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses through its branch and commercial banking offices serving California. Its lending products consist mainly of construction and land development loans, real estate loans, C&I loans, and consumer loans, and it is a Preferred SBA Lender, while its deposit products consist mainly of demand deposit, money market, and certificates of deposit. The Company operates in one reportable segment, commercial banking.
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